Case Report
A Male Infant with Congenital Chylous Ascites Accompanied by Hypertension
1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
2Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
2Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
J Clin Pract Res 2020; 42(4): 474-476 DOI: 10.14744/etd.2020.98048
Abstract
Background: Congenital chylous ascites is a condition that arises from a disorder of the abdominal lymphatic system.
Case Report: In this case study, a nine-month-old infant diagnosed with congenital chylous ascites in the newborn period presented with hypertension and chylous ascites.
Conclusion: His hypertension was disappeared with the effective treatment of ascites. Patients with chylous ascites should be carefully evaluated concerning hypertension.
Keywords: Congenital, chylous ascites, hypertension, infant.